- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340300001450
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340300001450 · Cherry Hill, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School East
2,120 students
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School West
1,287 students
- John a. Carusi
John a. Carusi Middle School
859 students
- Rosa Internati 745
Rosa International Middle School
745 students
- Henry C. Beck 701
Henry C. Beck Middle School
701 students
- This school 455
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School compares
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Hill School District reports $24,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill High School West | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School?
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cherry Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Besides Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, Cherry Hill School District also operates Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students), Cherry Hill High School West (1,287 students), and John a. Carusi Middle School (859 students). See the Cherry Hill School District district page for the complete list.